Mission Cliffs Garden
In 1890, the city built a trolley railway going through University Heights. Once the railway was up and running, John D. Spreckles anticipated ways to encourage people to use it. One of his incentives was to build a 5 acre botanical garden, free to all ticket-holding passengers. The garden was built on the far west end of Adams ave &
Broken Hill Instameet
Being new to Instagram myself, I was honored when asked to co-host one of San Diego's worldwide Instameets. An Instameet is an Instagram meet-up with fellow Instagramers. We decided to hold it at Broken Hill in Torrey Pines since many people do not know this beautiful spot exists. The purpose of an Instagram meet-up is to meet and greet, make
Dancing in the Rain
Recently our plans to hike were potentially thwarted by some unexpected rainfall. More often than not, the sight of rain means one is to retreat into the safety of their home. I challenge you to embrace these moments though as some of the most magical experiences can happen when the sky is wet. I'd like to share our adventure last
Swingstameet
Here are the photos from the Instagram meet-up we helped co-host at the Secret Swings in La Jolla. Thank you so much to everyone that came out. There will be more in the future! You can see photos from other Instagrammers that attended the event HERE.
Crow’s Nest
For you north county folks (Mira Mesa to Vista let’s say). Have you ever wondered where the hundreds and hundreds of crows are flying to every evening? Wonder no longer because we’ve got you covered. Kit Carson Park is one huge nest. You can watch the wonder unfold every evening as they all circle around and into the trees. It’s
Scripps Castle
Until the late 80’s, Scripps Ranch was considered nothing more than an out-of-the-way town. Before the suburban boom, Scripps Ranch was originally a 400 acre ranch owned by E.W. Scripps whom later expanded it to 1,200 acres. Edward Scripps was was an American newspaper publisher and founder of The E. W. Scripps Company. In 1898, Scripps finished building a home in
The Grave of Kathy Fiscus
Article by David Johnson: It had all of the elements of an unspeakably wrenching tragedy. An adorable three year old girl fell into a dry, abandoned well in a Los Angeles suburb and despite the heroic efforts of an army of frantic volunteers, died in the well medium of television, and for three awful days it captivated much of the world.
Top 5 Adventures of 2016
Bulldog Rock & Caves See page here I was pretty shocked when I learned of caves in this area. I have been visiting the area below for years with no clue of the world above. The hike to the caves is family and dog-friendly but the actual caves and rock-exploring is pretty dangerous. I would absolutely not recommend any children and definitely
Stinging Nettle
Next up on the list of native plants with medicinal and/or culinary benefits is Stinging Nettle! First of all, this little plant has a huge attitude problem! I have had more than a couple incidences with it and let me tell you, it has quite a sting! That will turn many people away from ever learning how amazing this plant actually
Wild Fennel
Fennel has had a rich history since the ancient days, being revered by the Greeks and the Romans for its medicinal and culinary properties and even spiritual powers. Although originally found only in Europe, today fennel is used and grown throughout the world. We are very fortunate to have this herb growing wild in San Diego. Fennel belongs to the Umbellifereae
Wild Mustard
The Mustard plant is one that has been around since the Hellenistic and Roman time. However, it is not known when the mustard plant was domesticated. The domestication process is thought to have started in Western Asia and even in parts of Europe. The reason the domestication is thought to have started here is because the mustard plants relatives were
Wild Mint
If you've ever explored any of the creeks or rivers in San Diego, you may have spotted wild mint growing along the edges of the water. Mint can be easily identified by its scent, which we should all recognize either from our toothpaste or mint gum! Crush it in your fingers and give it a smell. You should immediately be
Top 5 Adventures of 2015
Jamul Kiln Page Four of my buddies and I headed out into the wildneress with not much direction on what the heck we were doing except to find the kiln. This lead us on the wrong trail and up and over a mountain (at this point no longer with a trail either). Heading down the mountain was not too easy and required
Poison Oak
Let’s talk about poison oak for a second. Do you know how to identify it? What if you already have it. Do you know what natural remedies actually  work? I would like to start off by saying I am a special breed. I know darn well what poison oak looks like but I still tend to venture into it if the